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Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a QHSE & Continuous Improvement Manager.
The Job you’ll do
*Perform product and process inspections to verify compliance with customer, engineering and company requirements.
*Act as the site’s Quality Controller during the start-up phase until the quality team is established. Review inspection records, test results and manufacturing documentation.
*Manage non-conforming products and coordinate containment activities. Conduct first-off, in-process and final inspections as required.
*Support production teams with quality-related decision-making and problem resolution. Establish inspection standards, quality checkpoints and control plans.
*Develop inspection documentation and quality records. Analyse quality performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
*Support customer inspections and audits. Develop and maintain the Integrated Management System.
*Lead the implementation and ongoing development of ISO 9001. Prepare the business for certification and surveillance audits.
*Drive quality assurance and quality control activities across the site. Lead internal audits and audit programmes.
*Develop and maintain CAPA processes. Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
*Promote a strong behavioural safety culture. Champion employee wellbeing initiatives.
*Support environmental compliance and sustainability objectives. Act as the site’s subject matter expert for Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Continuous Improvement activities. Develop and deliver QHSE training and awareness programmes.
*Personally conduct audits, risk assessments, inspections and workplace observations. Facilitate Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.
*Establish performance metrics and reporting systems for QHSE and Continuous Improvement. Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops and structured problem-solving activities.
*Support operational teams with practical day-to-day quality and safety issues.
*Spend significant time within production and service areas, engaging directly with employees, identifying risks, solving problems and driving standards.
*Build the foundation for future departmental growth whilst remaining actively involved in operational activities.
About You
*Be motivated by building systems, processes and teams from the ground up.
*Enjoy spending time on the shop floor working directly with operational teams.
*Have a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
*Lead by example and influence through visible presence and engagement.
*Be capable of working independently with limited resources during the early stages of business growth.
*Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a strong sense of ownership.
*Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety or a related discipline, Qualified Lead Auditor, IOSH Managing Safely.
*Demonstrable experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 management systems.
*Previous hands-on experience undertaking quality inspection or quality control activities. Strong understanding of CAPA, root cause analysis and auditing methodologies.
*Proven ability to work independently and establish quality processes in a growing or changing business environment.
Desirable
*NEBOSH General Certificate, Mental Health First Aider qualification.
*Wellbeing Champion experience, Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
*Lean or Continuous Improvement qualification.
*Experience supporting a start-up, greenfield or rapidly growing manufacturing operation.
The Rewards and the Benefits
*Excellent salary.
*Regional employer of choice.